CELEBRATING ALL THE WINTER HOLIDAYS!
WINTER SHOWCASE INFO - February 4th, 2024
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Dear students and parents,
We are excited to announce that our Winter Showcase will take place on February 4th, 2024!
WHERE: Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
Invite friends via Facebook event here: Winter Showcase
SHOW MISSION: to unite, inspire and create unforgettable memories for performers and audience alike.
PARTICIPANTS: All students ages 2 to adults. Each class will prepare a dance number inspired by the winter holidays! Participation in the show is expected, highly encouraged and optional.
This is an excellent opportunity for your child to work towards and be a part of a performance on a professional stage and in all studio community celebrations, creating more happy memories for all of us to cherish for life!
What is the LaVida Showcase?
- We aim to provide numerous opportunities for dancers to showcase their talents on stage. After a hiatus since 2019, we are excited to reintroduce our Winter Showcase, which will be held at the Northshore Performing Arts Center theater, offering ample seating for both the audience and performers.
- It is a professional production complete with lighting, sound, and theatrical stage. We love giving students a lesson in theatre etiquette and what it takes to produce a show. An audience gives great feedback on every show, and students love performing for family and friends!
- We strive to always align with the show mission of uniting, inspiring, and creating lasting memories. Even during the lockdown when theaters were shut down, we went above and beyond by producing a FULL-LENGTH dance movie. The Jungle Book Dance Movie is available to watch on-demand THE JUNGLE BOOK
We are COMMITTED to fulfill our promise – to unite, create unforgettable memories and inspire people to DANCE!
11 AM SHOW - ages 3-10 and Youth Performance Teams
February 4th, 11AM
When do I go backstage?
First 3 Routines
- Dressed and ready to go on stage 15-30min before showtime, by 10:45pm
All other Routines
- Ages 3-6: Please bring dancer to auditorium doors dressed and ready to go on stage 2 dances prior to performance number.
- Ages 6+: Dancers should be dressed and ready to go seated in the Performers Seating Section before the show starts. Volunteers will escort them backstage when time.
- In Multiple Routines: Drop off dancers directly backstage ready in 1st costume. Please, pack performance attire (uniform, tights/socks, shoes, accessories) for each dance number separately for easy access
*Please see chart below for classes in each routine performing in the 11am show (Teams perform in all shows)
1 PM SHOW - ages 3-10 and Youth Performance Teams
February 4th, 1PM
When do I go backstage?
First 3 Routines
- Dressed and ready to go on stage 15-30min before showtime, by 12:45pm
All other Routines
- Ages 3-6: Please bring dancer to auditorium doors dressed and ready to go on stage 2 dances prior to performance number.
- Ages 6+: Dancers should be dressed and ready to go seated in the Performers Seating Section before the show starts. Volunteers will escort them backstage when time.
- In Multiple Routines: Drop off dancers directly backstage ready in 1st costume. Please, pack performance attire (uniform, tights/socks, shoes, accessories) for each dance number separately for easy access
*Please see chart below for classes in each routine performing in the 1pm show (Teams perform in all shows)
3 PM SHOW - ages 5 and up, Solos, Youth and Adult Performance Teams
February 4th, 3PM
When do I go backstage?
First 3 Routines
- Dressed and ready to go on stage 15-30min before showtime, by 2:45pm
All other Routines
- Ages 3-6: Please bring dancer to auditorium doors dressed and ready to go on stage 2 dances prior to performance number.
- Ages 6+: Dancers should be dressed and ready to go seated in the Performers Seating Section before the show starts. Volunteers will escort them backstage when time.
- In Multiple Routines: Drop off dancers directly backstage ready in 1st costume. Please, pack performance attire (uniform, tights/socks, shoes, accessories) for each dance number separately for easy access
*Please see chart below for classes in each routine performing in the 3pm show (Teams perform in all shows)
REGISTRATION
No registration forms, no lines, no confusion. Simplified process for our families:
- Automatic Registration closed November 15th. Please email us at info@lavidastudio.com to register.
- You will be emailed additional pertinent information about your performance participation throughout the upcoming months.
PERFORMANCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Uniform accessories *yours to keep
- Video of onstage performance *downloadable
- Digital action/stage photographs *downloadable
- Digital group photographs from the Picture Day in June *downloadable
- Designated auditorium seating area for performers
- Priceless memories!
COSTUMES: Dancers will wear their class uniform with added accessories for each routine. Accessories per routine will be provided to the dancer and more information will be sent out via email closer to the show.
Please see below to make sure your dancer has all their full uniform including shoes.
REFUND POLICY: If at any point you decide not to participate you will receive a 50% refund and accessories that you may keep. Request to drop participation must be received via email only prior to the show date. No refund after the show date. No exceptions.
LATE REGISTRATION: For any registrations after January 15rd, the $35 expedited shipment will apply to ensure costume accessories will arrive in time.
PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Teams perform in ALL SHOWS. They need to arrive 15-30min prior to showtime and go to a changing room to change and warm-up.
11 AM SHOW
Arrival Time - by 10:45am
1 PM SHOW
Arrival Time - by 12:45pm
3 PM SHOW
Arrival Time - by 2:45pm
As dancers will be in all shows, please make sure to pack clean snacks and water - no nut products please.
TICKETS
The showcase is reserved seating - Adult $25-35, Child $15-25, Children under 2 are free
- Buy your tickets online here -> Winter Magic Showcase Tickets
- The start date of Online Tickets Sale will be announced via email
- At the door tickets (Cash only): Adult $35, Child $20, Children under 2 are free. *The show is expected to sell out and we do not guarantee the sale of the tickets at the door.
FAQs
If you decided not to participate, you would have submitted the Opt-out Form by November 10th and your card would not have been charged and costume accessories will not be ordered. Students who do not participate in the show can still participate fully in the class and will perform for their parents in class during Observation Week on February 12th-17th (without costumes).
There will be no separate Picture Day for the Winter Showcase, only onstage photos of the dancers performances. All pictures taken from each Winter Showcase will be provided.
There will be a Picture Day as a part of the Annual Show. All dancers participating in the Annual Show will have a routine group photo taken in costume and ALL DANCERS will have a class photo taken (in uniform if Opting-out of Annual Show)
- Picture Day for Production Only: Sunday, June 2nd at LaVida Studio
- Picture Week: During classes, June 3rd - 8th at LaVida Studio
Please, watch your emails for more information closer to the date.
No, we want the Winter Showcase to be fun and simple for you all so there will be no required rehearsals outside of regular class time practice.
Certain routines involve combining multiple classes of the same style/age for a unified performance. As the show date approaches, dancers will have the opportunity to attend the other class time of their routine for additional practice (for combined classes only).
Purchase your tickets and reserve your seats here -> Winter Magic Showcase Tickets
- The start date of Online Tickets Sale will be announced via email
- Online tickets: Adult $25-35, Child $15-25, Children under 2 are free
The show is expected to sell out, and we do not guarantee the sale of the tickets at the door.
- At the door tickets: Adults $35, Child $25, Children under 2 are free
- Cash Only
We recommended purchasing your tickets to reserve your seats online -> Winter Magic Showcase Tickets
- Online tickets: Adult $25-35, Child $15-25, Children under 2 are free -> Winter Magic Showcase Tickets
- At the door tickets: Adults $35, Child $25, Children under 2 are free. *The show is expected to sell out and we do not guarantee the sale of the tickets at the door.
Absolutely, there is no ticket limit!! Please ensure that when buying tickets, you search for your child's name to ensure they are for the correct show.
No ticket is required if your child sits on your lap or in the Performers Seating Section. If you want your child to have a seat next to you, please purchase it at the same time you reserve your own tickets.
All dancers will be escorted to the reserved Performers Seating Section in the auditorium to watch the rest of the show after their final routine. They can be picked up there if you wish.
The general assignments will be as follows:
- 11 AM SHOW - ages 3-10 and Youth Performance Teams.
- 1 PM SHOW - ages 3 - 10 and Youth Performance Teams.
- 3 PM SHOW - ages 5 and up, Solos, Youth and Adult Performance Teams.
When purchasing tickets, go to the Section: "ENTER PERFORMER NAME TO HIGHLIGHT PERFORMANCES THEY ARE IN" to find which performances your child is in.
We want all children to enjoy the show and watch other performances before and after they perform. Therefore, they will be able to watch with you or from the Performers Seating Section based on their age.
- Ages 3-6: May sit with you (on lap or in purchased seat). Please bring to auditorium doors dressed and ready to go on stage 2 dances prior to performance number
- Ages 6+: Dancers should be dressed and ready to go seated in the Performers Seating Section before the show starts. Volunteers will escort them backstage when time.
- In Multiple Routines: Drop off dancers directly backstage ready in 1st costume. Please, pack performance attire (uniform, tights/socks, shoes, accessories) for each dance number separately for easy access
All dancers will be escorted to the reserved Performers Seating Section in the auditorium to watch the rest of the show after their final routine. They can be picked up there if you wish.
We STRONGLY request to get up and come back to your seat only BETWEEN dance numbers.
We will have staff and a Volunteering Parent Team backstage to help with costume changes.
Children will change costumes themselves. Please, pack performance attire (costume, tights/socks, shoes, accessories) for each dance number separately for easy access.
If you child is very young, one parent per child will be allowed backstage to help with costume change. Please change costume right after the previous performance.
Yes! We are looking for 1-2 volunteers per dance number for ages 3-8. You will be assigned to your child's dance group. Volunteer tasks are:
- Arrive backstage 2 dances prior to the Assigned Group performance
- Line dancers up according to the Performers List
- Assure every child is in the correct full performing attire.
- Help the instructor to bring young dancers on stage.
- After the dance, escort the group to a designated Performers Seating Section
- You will be issued a free ticket, where you may watch the show before and after your Assigned Group performance from the Performers Seating Section. If you would like to sit with your family & friends you will need to purchase a ticket with reserved seating next to them.
To sign up for Volunteering Parent Team, please email us at info@lavidastudio.com
Thank you!
